September 07, 2021
"...this excellent digital front-end combines ease of use and flexibility, and then layers on a crisp, clean and gutsy sound as adept at crashing out boogie as it is summoning up all the atmosphere of a classical concerto or intimate jazz trio."
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May 18, 2021
"...It does so much so very well that it offers up seriously stiff competition for those, mostly British companies who have made this section of the market their own. As such, an audition is strongly recommended if you’re in the market for updating your system.”
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May 10, 2021
"...The SIRIUS G2.1 surprised me twice and the results on the Denafrips were far beyond my expectations....For those have spent equal amounts of more on DAC, AMP and speakers, I think it will be almost small change when they hear the improvement the SIRIUS G2.1 offers..."
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March 30, 2021
"...my facorite quality of this particular DAC, and not all DAC's do this is its jump factor, its caffeination, its liveliness, its micro dynamic...Because this VEGA G2.1, it really sort of comes at you, it really grabs you by the lapels and it forces you to listen..."
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March 16, 2021
"...The ALTAIR g1 is a versatile product that is loaded with features and performs all its functions competently. Coupled with its refined sonic performance, the ALTAIR G1 offers substantial value at its price point."
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March 04, 2021
"...At times like this, I wonder why we pay so much for vinyl, I know it can be better, but when streaming is this good, you wonder if it’s worth it. ... If you get the components that surround it up to the same standard, you will have digital audio the likes of which few have enjoyed..."
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January 18, 2021
"...What was beyond doubt was that switching between a computer feeding a DAC and the same converter with the Aries G2.1 in harness revealed that this dedicated ‘transporter’ was removing a layer or two of haze from the sound, and delivering
more sure-footed, weightier bass..."
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January 13, 2021
"...The depth of information that the VEGA G2.1 can pull out of a signal is remarkable. It really delivers the full picture to the extent that it's hard to imagine how things could be much better.."
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November 12, 2020
"...First, it sounds great – giving a very open, expansive and expressive sound, that gels musically very well. Secondly, it's refreshingly easy to use and set-up – and never crashed on me during the review period, unlike many others I've tried over the years. Third, it's beautifully built inside and out. Finally, it forms part of a whole new streaming' stack system', including clock, upsampler and DAC..."
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November 09, 2020
“...In this context the Auralic proves remarkably effective: the Marantz is very good indeed, but the digital feed finds the system unearthing previously unheard detail and giving an even more resolved soundstage, with performers more tightly focused..."
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October 28, 2020
"...If you’ve ever wondered what higher end digital and streaming music is supposed to sound like the Altair G1 will give not just a taste, but the lion’s share of what hardcore enthusiasts pay a lot of money for in order to achieve..."
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September 08, 2020
"...The improvements it made to my system were obvious from the moment I clicked play. Outside of its playback performance, it offered stable software, incredible design, and an excellent presentation. Seeing the difference it made in low level noise in my system simply sealed the deal and explained some of the audible improvement I heard...."
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September 03, 2020
"...Now its low noise, anti-vibration feet and all the many details that had been attended to combined to deliver one of the most joyous sounds I have had with digital for some time. It makes other DACs sound flat and lifeless, DACs that on their own don’t seem all that limited, but clearly they are. "
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June 24, 2020
"There isn't a 'game changer' at the moment but I feel strongly that the nearest we get to a game changer is the AURALiC ALTAIR G1..."
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June 01, 2020
"While the success of the G2 products proved a welcome chapter, the AURALiC team, in its innovative spirit, feels that it’s time to further the series in terms of its capabilities, both in the realm of hardware and software."
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April 24, 2020
"The AURALiC ALTAIR G1 digital audio streamer is a versatile high-end rocket ship capable of taking listeners to terrific heights..."
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December 11, 2019
"...the sound of the AURALiC VEGA G1 hits the sweet spot at this price point. An excellent product, indeed."
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December 11, 2019
"The ALTAIR G1 can stream to itself. Buh-bye broom closet server. Auf wiedersehen, NAS."
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December 11, 2019
"Don't call the ARIES G2 expensive. For what is offered, it's really a steal..."
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December 11, 2019
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July 01, 2019
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May 09, 2019
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March 12, 2019
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